A conceptual process-based reference model for collaboratively managing recreational scuba diving in Kenting National Park

Impacts of Tourism on Environmental Attributes, Environmental Literacy and Willingness to Pay: A Conceptual and Theoretical Review

“…It is believed that the application of WTP is also able to alter the behaviour of tourist towards environmental attributes protection and conservation. The value of WTP refers not only to the financial values to enjoy the current benefits of the destination but also preserving it for future generation (Baysan, 2001, Budeanu, 2007Gosken et al, 2002;Ku and Chen, 2013;Nowacki 2013;Sharpley, 2010;Stern, 2000Togridou et al, 2006Uyarra, 2005, Wattage, 2002. This paper has also discussed in depth the concept of environmental literacy which is part of environmental education.…”

“…Tourism is clearly bringing visible impacts to the environmental attributes either directly and through industries that support the industry It's believed that tourists are have environmental knowledge and awareness with concerns towards the environment have displayed a more responsible and pro-environmental behaviors (Deidrich et al, 2011;Deng and Bender, 2007;Ku and Chen, 2013;Jaafar and Maideen, 2012;Mapjabil, 2012Voon, 2000.…”

“…(Baysan, 2001, Budeanu, 2007Gosken et al, 2002;Ku and Chen, 2013;Nowacki 2013;Sharpley, 2010;Stern, 2000Togridou et al, 2006Uyarra, 2005, Wattage, 2002.…”

Examining eco-environmental changes at major recreational sites in Kenting National Park in Taiwan by integrating SPOT satellite images and NDVI

“…In fact, long-term human activities have already caused oceanic pollution, and the increase of tourists has also accelerated the reduction of shallow water coral cover (Liu, Meng, Liu, Wang, & Leu, 2012). Ku and Chen (2013) even suggested that the recreational diving activities of visitors have obviously impacted the coral reefs and the ecosystem of KNP. Unfortunately, the recreational sites of KNP where the majority of tourists visit lack related studies concerning recreational impacts issues.…”

“…Based on the results of this study, the authors suggest that managerial units consider the advice of Ku and Chen's (2013) study as a valuable reference: collaborate with different units (e.g., governmental units, operators of tourism industry, local communities) to establish the center of tourism impact control for monitoring and forecasting both environmental and ecological changes. At the same time, the managerial units should constitute the tourism service workflow and related managerial strategies, which include strengthening the function of interpretative education (Hwang, Lee, & Chen, 2005), decreasing facilities or introducing green architectures (Williams, Rangel-Buitrago, Anfuso, Cervantes, & Botero, 2016), conserving wild animals and protecting forests (Lu, Cheng, & Brooks, 2001); and even raising the entry fees or controlling the numbers of visitors (Wolf, Hagenloh, & Croft, 2012).…”